What can I expect after Coflex surgery?

What can I expect after Coflex surgery?

Most patients are able to return to normal activity, and even expanded activity such as golf, cycling, gardening and other activities, within weeks of the surgery. Some patients may require physical therapy to help with mobility and flexibility°. Every patient is different; therefore results may vary.

What is Coflex used for?

The Coflex Interlaminar Stabilization procedure is used to treat moderate to severe spinal stenosis. The Coflex device is a single-piece titanium implant that goes in the back of your spine to support and preserve your lumbar motion.

Can you have an MRI with a Coflex implant?

MRI Safety Non-clinical testing has shown that the Coflex® Interlaminar Stabilization® is MR conditional and can be scanned safely under the following conditions. Static magnetic field of 1.5-Tesla (1.5T) or 3.0-Tesla (3.0T). Spatial gradient field of up to: 11,230 G/cm (112.3 T/m) for 1.5T systems.

What is Coflex made out of?

DEVICE DESCRIPTION The coflex® Interlaminar Technology is an interlaminar functionally dynamic implant designed to impart a stabilization effect at the operative level(s). It consists of a single, U- shaped component, fabricated from medical grade titanium alloy (Ti6Al4V, per ASTM F136 and ISO 5832-3).

Does Medicare pay for Coflex?

Coverage Guidance from Surgalign Surgalign is focused on expanding patient access to the Coflex® technology. Coverage includes Medicare and no prior authorization is required for Parts A and B. Our CS team has extensive experience supporting offices through the insurance coverage process for the coflex procedure.

What do you need to know about coflex surgery?

What Is the Coflex Device? Coflex surgery is a neurological procedure that implants a titanium alloy device, known as the Coflex Interlaminar Stabilization device, in the back of your spine to relieve pain or numbness in the back, legs, or buttocks from spinal stenosis.

How does coflex surgery help with spinal stenosis?

Coflex surgery is one such option that can not only help alleviate pain, but also maintain full range of motion in the spine, unlike traditional surgeries that may require fusion. What Is the Coflex Device?

Where does the coflex device go in the spine?

After surgical decompression, which removes pressure on the impinged nerves, your spine surgeon will insert the coflex device through the same small incision. The device is positioned on the lamina, which is the strongest bone in the back of your spine.

Which is better fusion or coflex for spine?

Compared to fusion, decompression combined with the coflex device performed better in the following areas: 1,2 1 Every patient is different; therefore, results may vary. Claims based on ESCADA data, published in Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine.